On May 22, 2026, the Vegas Golden Knights, led by coach John Tortorella, secured a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final, taking a 2-0 series lead. Despite trailing after the first period due to a goal by Ross Colton, the Golden Knights rallied in the third period with goals from Jack Eichel and Ivan Barbashev. Eichel emphasized the team’s commitment to playing for each other, while Noah Hanifin acknowledged the importance of maintaining focus as they head into Game 3. The Golden Knights aim to capitalize on their momentum when they return home for the next game.
